No vin or year?

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DJP30
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No vin or year?

Post by DJP30 » 19 Aug 2023, 13:27

I'm new to Multiecuscan & this forum.
Whilst trying to establish exactly which model/ ECU's I have, I noticed that it does not know the vin number or year of my Ducato. Any ideas why & if I can Input them.

s130
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Re: No vin or year?

Post by s130 » 20 Aug 2023, 07:22

VIN reading is not supported on all vehicles. Only later ones.

If you have your VIN code then the first 3 digits tell you what your model is. See: https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Fiat/DUCATO

You can then work from there by using the Vehicles Supported List here on MES site or you can select your Ducator Model in MES and use the Scan function.
Fiat Strada/Ritmo Abarth 130TC, Barchetta 2005 , 500X Cross Plus

DJP30
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Re: No vin or year?

Post by DJP30 » 20 Aug 2023, 15:17

When you say newer, how new? Mine is 2018 reg.

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Re: No vin or year?

Post by s130 » 20 Aug 2023, 17:10

So a Ducato 2014+

Probably a 290 or 295. Can't be sure.

Did you check the Vehicles Supported List I advised you to do. MES support the 290 versions so select Ducato 290 and your engine and see where you get with a Scan and actually trying to connect to once of the vehicles ECUs/Nodes.
Fiat Strada/Ritmo Abarth 130TC, Barchetta 2005 , 500X Cross Plus

DJP30
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Re: No vin or year?

Post by DJP30 » 21 Aug 2023, 12:17

Yes, done that thanks. It appears to be working ok, I have cleared a fault code & reset the service & oil change intervals.
Perhaps it's because it doesn't seem to recognise the ECU code?
00 03 40 79 14. Invalid ISO code

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Re: No vin or year?

Post by s130 » 21 Aug 2023, 16:40

Don't forget todo the Engine ECU Oil Change Reset if you have a DPF fitted. This is separate / additional to the normal Service Reset.
Fiat Strada/Ritmo Abarth 130TC, Barchetta 2005 , 500X Cross Plus

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Re: No vin or year?

Post by DJP30 » 23 Aug 2023, 09:58

s130 wrote:
21 Aug 2023, 16:40
Don't forget todo the Engine ECU Oil Change Reset if you have a DPF fitted. This is separate / additional to the normal Service Reset.
Done that too thanks

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